Suitcase damaged on flight to Paris - where to replace?
 

And of course you see luggage places all over in the city. But I'm wondering if the locals have a preferred spot with a good quality/cost balance. What I'm replacing is a soft sided Samsonite, check size, but not one of those monsters you see occasionally. Advice welcome - thanks.

Parisians consider the chain Rayon d'Or to be the most reliable for discounted quality baggage.
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kerouac, your years of advice and insights in this group have always been helpful and on point. I went today to the recommended chain's store close to the gare de l'Est, and am fully satisfied with my purchase. Thank you.

Glad I could help. I was afraid that people would try to send you to Galeries Lafayette or Louis Vuitton.